Fire Tragedy Claims Mothers and Five Children at Farmhouse
The Wallasbourg region reports a fatal blaze in a farmhouse trapping a mother and five children who perished inside. The family, including Mrs Ramsay and four other relatives, were unable to escape, with most bodies found in the kitchen and one door blocked by smoke and flame.
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Wallasbourg
Ont
Aireilung Babcock
Wallarsbiung
Anit Ary
Rumaay
Boye Hurdy
Mich
Yietinia
Ramsay
Mrs Wide
Teigly Bor
Mrc Batoch
Ramgay
Mate
Ito
Tryna
Willy Thefinson
Habrock
Ian Childres
Drexdon
Savings funds mailed out totaling sixty thousand dollars
The piece reports that $59,000 in savings funds were mailed out to subscribers and customers. It notes increases in savings and deposits, with banks expected to see higher volumes and merchants anticipating boosted business, as residents receive the funds.
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Corry Banks
Iit
Thi Morvhanty
Freight Station Burglars Captured
Police report two alleged burglars shot and detained at a freight station. Three others were arrested while attempting to force entry at the Pennsylvania freight station during the incident.
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Uprisd
Pol
Whein
Pennsylvania
Calles Weighs Suspension of Campaign to Quell Revolt
United Press dispatch from Mexico City reports fierce clashes between federal forces and the La Huerta rebels at Jalipa near Vera Cruz. President Obregon entertains the idea of suspending Calles campaign to avert broader unrest while military operations converge on Veracruz.
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United Pro
Mexico City
da la Huerta
Jalipa
Vera Crus
Mexico
CIP
P. Hligg Valles
Caminp
Obregon
Willy
Cullen
Callas
Tusisian Groupe
Cally
TlWaxor
GbieRon
Seale
Pra Carsher
Astay
United States
Dust Explosion Kills Seven at Hazard Kentucky Mine
Seven miners died and three were dying after a dust explosion at the Plueke Lawk Mine near Hazard Kentucky. The dead include James Patton and six others, most of them African American. Injured workers, all but one white, were taken to Hazard where doctors treated them with two physicians present.
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Kentucky
United
Hazard
Dor
Plueke Lawk
James Patton
von Williams
W. TL Harris
Richard Waters
Gabriel Hendrix
John Taylor
L. W. Huriter
Patton
Hogan Sladen
Willian Tsteunk
Moses Zuron
Edwards
William Wynter
Black Hawk
Mallest
Hagard Fll
Perry Gorman
Mire
Scranton Attorney Ends Life With Gun
Edward Theodore Noble a 65 year old Scranton attorney shot himself in his hotel room at the Hotel Vendig early today. A .22 caliber revolver was found beside his body as authorities investigated the death.
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Scranton
Sy United Pram
Philadelphia
Edward
Theodore Noble
Hotel
Vendig
Coral
Son shoots mother then commits suicide at Sharon farm
Charles Swogger 40 shot his mother Mrs Oliver Swogger 60 in the Sharon farm kitchen after a quarrel over a cat or property dispute. He then hanged himself in a barn loft about 20 miles from Mercer as authorities investigated the double tragedy.
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Charles
Sharon
Oliver Byoxser
Corry Newsboys Honored by Coolidge
The Washington Times reports Corry boys received autographs from President Coolidge. James M Place of 187 Park Grand sent a photo album with signatures from officials including Charles Evans Hughes Herbert Hoover and James J Davis. The letter praises Place and notes interest in copying the plan in other cities.
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Washington ‘Times
Frank Coe
Goy
Pinehut
Thirst Pha
Lectures Much Enjoyed at City High School
Chester M. Sanford presented a lecture at the city high school on “Figures of Time and Mistus” detailing age tunes and life concepts. The talk received a favorable response from the audience, with the high school glee club performing beforehand under Miss Wal ore's direction.
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Chester M. Sanford
Sanford
Tai
Tim Mistus
Glee Club
Mise Wal Ore
Woodman Circle Names New Officers at First Meeting
The Woodmen Circle elected officers at the first regular meeting Tuesday evening. New officers include Sear hx Tallow Pave Ghordian as chair, Tryphena Smith Guattion as vice, Attvnder Work Policieny Glerk as secretary, and Margaret Waltere Banko as treasurer. The group will attend the Tanunes Mins Gindlyshow formal event, spending the weekend with Miss Tanballe Edwards on Sear Plea street.
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Irots
Ocofa
Tryphena Smith Guattion
Attvnder
Work Policieny Glerk
Margaret Waltere
Banko
Leeella Gates
Atvendiil
Lora Patterson
Aes Absndant
Dessie Howells
Chaplain
Mieviet Owas
Ontar
Brie
Tanballe Edwards
Sear
Anite Street
Motor Club Backs Road Improvement Drive
Members of the Corry Motor Club tonight unanimously supported a city led road improvement project at Parish Hall. A vision statement was adopted and civic groups expect similar backing as the City Commission plans joint action with state authorities to fund and advance the paving initiative.
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Tive
IVA
Corry
Ahn Good von
Vermeil
Tinaley
Corry Munulmeyorere
Death of Mrs McElroy Shocks City Friends
Mrs Clara McElroy wife of Elmer McElroy died yesterday afternoon at Corre Hospital after a two week illness. Born in the city around 1872 she lived forty years here. Survived by her husband and several relatives. Funeral services will be held Thursday December 13 from California Street division.
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Clara Mo McHinoy
Etmes
T. MeIlroy
Ato
Corre Hospital
NcEiroy
Tony
Fleveasad
Thie City
Elmer Mears
Ines
McEiroy i
Hloyil
Contrastuiss
Vine Yan
Mratt Frew
Airs
Gaifarnia
I Arnold
Los Angeles
Dutaida
Maniac Confesses He Set Score Of Fires
August 8 report from United Press states Edward Sohnent alias David Schlott, 42, confessed to starting fires in multiple locations since 1919. He claimed a mania to lure danger and said he would likely have caused harm if not caught. He admitted fires in Allegheny lodging houses, Chicago hotels, and others from New York to San Francisco.
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United Press Neaw York
Edward Sohlent
Schiott de Rne
Fehlow
David Schlott
Povera
Allegheny Pa
Chidago
Cleveland
Mt Jeayt
New York
San Francisco
Tombs
Congress Frays Over Tax Cuts Amid Divisions
Fractious debate in Congress stalls tax reduction plans as factions clash over timing and scope. Leaders warn a universal approach faces opposition while negotiating committees push for targeted relief amid mounting fiscal concerns.
Plan to Permanently Organize Dramatic Institute
Plans are underway to permanently organize the Dramatic Institute in the city led by Mr Tunkinscrif. A meeting is called for Monday at 8 in the Municipal building to discuss costs, costumes, and directing, with a view to a January or February season and broader enrollment.
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Dramatic Institute
Tunkinscrif
Anind
Uctvivies
Kawidyn
Organi
Junkine
New Officers Elected by W B A for Coming Year
Ladits held election of officers Friday evening with seventy members present. Mary M Clark is Commander and others include Mary Rubln as Lieutenant, Gydia Var Dresar as Record Keeper, Mars Murray as Finance Keeper, Hattie Adants as Chaplain, Katherine Young as Arms Lady, AW ita Andrews as Sentinel, Marta Dinick as Treasurer, Vivian Smith as Camp Sup, Mayme Jackson as Captain of Guards, and Ethel Hoyt as Pickett. Installing officers to take place Friday night January 4. Light refreshments served and a card party announced for next Friday.
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WB. A
Ladits
Athers Tur
Erate
Mary M Clark
Mary Rubln Past Pont
Movenre Pulsar
Polloetar
Hattie Adants
Gydia Var Dresar
Mars Murray
Mary Patterson
Lady May Arms
Katherine Young
Sargent
Awita
Cullen Smith
Marta Dinick
Vivian Smith
Mayme Jackson Cior Bear Jers
Yn Pleron
Pearl Deyo
Voll Leary
17 000 Strikes Rock Teal Miners in Valley
Unclear text reports a strike by Teal miners near the Liaght Valley Gost Co. The grievance centered on pining of rate vbnella with a demand for better pay and working conditions.
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Unitearrows
Wilkes Harre
Reo
New Golevanees
Ajrike Callleah
Hyo
Vipthanit
Funke Oiiler
Shoplifting Reported in Local Stores
Police report rising shoplifting incidents across area stores over the past two weeks. Officials say several arrests will follow and stolen goods were recovered, with minors implicated as investigations continue.
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Elte
Dunkle
Woth
Sinuinay
Fontet
Stanly
Feestich
Reile
Express Truck Near Miss Sparks Station Wreck Rumor
A near collision involving an express truck is described near a station. Reported bystanders say the truck possibly rolled toward the railway area but was halted with the help of workers and onlookers before causing a larger wreck. The incident remains under investigation with no injuries confirmed.
Politician O Dare Killed After Bandit Hold Up
In Philadelphia two bandits held up the late 39 year old former bantamweight boxer and politician on the street near Tenth and Mount Vernon. He struck one bandit on the jaw before a second robber fired twice, mortally wounding him as he collapsed on the sidewalk. Police pursue suspects and recover little cash.
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United Pros
Philadelphia
Toilay
Dare
O'Dare
Binfina
Special Services Held in Catholic Churches Across City
The Voice of the Immaculate Conception was celebrated in city churches today with special services at St. Thomas and St. Elizabeth's. Both houses were largely attended. Mrs. C. A. Pain left for Gerard, Pa to visit her son Clark Pain and family this afternoon.
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St. Thomas and
St. Elizabeth's
C. A. Pain
Clark Pain
Gérard, Pa
Resignation Rumors Shake Baldwin Cabinet in Britain
The British Conservative cabinet faces possible resignation as Prime Minister Baldwin appears poised to step down. Lord Stamfordham meets Downing Street to discuss preconditions for forming a new government while Labor denounces coalition plans. Parliament set to convene Monday as Conservatives hold a slim majority and Labor insists on decisive action.
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London
Tag
Palco weTth
Ms Cotes
Burian Whia
Elief
Ballwin
Vunideroy
Wen
Wikfice
Lord Stamfordhiam
Downing Street
Alden
Leberte
Beadlagniir
Tate
Parliament
Libre
Libre Chieftaith
House of Commons
Youls Petrainy
Amy Wie
Rasusay McRonih
Labor Party
Labor
Agauset
Tories
Prinje
Baldwin
Heruers
Prine Milne
Close Escape As Farm Home Burns Near Frenioh Creek
A farm home between Frenioh Creek and Windies Lake burned early Friday morning, trapping a mother and her four children inside. The Lewis family owned the farm and a tenant named Fields occupied nearby. The house was completely destroyed with a portion of its contents, with ownership and insurance details noted.
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Frenioh Creek
Windies Lake
SR Lewis
Origi
MacDonald Greeted as New Prime Minister in London
Ramsay MacDonald, leader of the Labour party, arrived in London from Wales to a sea of cheering supporters. An immense crowd gathered at the railway station as he was hailed for Labour's gains in parliamentary elections.
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Dagaar
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Ayers
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Congress
United Press
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Charman
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